September exports rise 8.54% to $3.94b
Export growth was driven by stronger RMG shipments, while pharmaceuticals, jute, leather and home textiles also posted notable gains.
Bangladesh's merchandise exports rose 8.54% year-on-year to $3.94 billion in September, driven by stronger shipments of ready-made garments (RMG) and several major non-RMG products, according to the latest data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
This marks the second consecutive month of export growth, while cumulative export earnings during the first three months of the current fiscal year grew 6.34%.
Export earnings stood at $3.94 billion in September 2026, compared with $3.63 billion in the same month last year, representing an increase of around $310 million.
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The country's RMG sector, which accounts for the bulk of merchandise exports, maintained strong growth during the month. RMG exports increased 8.56% year-on-year to $3.08 billion, up from $2.84 billion in September last year.
Several major non-RMG sectors also recorded growth.
Leather and leather products exports increased 20.19% year-on-year, while jute and jute goods shipments grew 22.72%.
Home textile exports rose 13.52%, while light engineering products recorded 3.76% growth during the month.
Pharmaceutical exports posted the strongest growth among the major sectors, surging 64.33% year-on-year in September, according to EPB data.
The latest figures come after Bangladesh's exports had faced weaker performance earlier in the fiscal year, making the consecutive monthly growth a notable turnaround in export earnings.
